3M Internship – 2025 Maintenance Technician Intern

3M Internship – 2025 Maintenance Technician Intern

The role of Maintenance Technician Intern is intended to start in Summer 2025.

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World 

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

An internship is a temporary position within 3M. Interns typically work a full-time schedule throughout a 10-12 week assignment. This position is limited to working 899 hours per service credit year.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Maintenance Technician Intern, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: 

• Troubleshoot/Repair mechanical equipment and components such as: bearings, bushings, gear boxes, pump seals, clutches, brakes, drive components, valves, motors and couplings.
• Troubleshoot/Adjust mechanical equipment such as: hydraulic and pneumatic machinery and equipment, variable speed power transmission systems, conveyors, spraying systems and extruders.
• Troubleshoot control valves, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and pumps.
• Welding on structures
• Maintaining a safe work environment and perform duties safely.
   

Your Skills and Expertise   

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing an Associate’s degree from an accredited institution

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: 

• Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Completed at minimum freshman year (2 semesters) by the start of the internship
• Previously completed an internship/co-op with 3M or another manufacturing company
• Intermediate (graphs, sorting data, basic formulas) proficiency with MS Excel
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Intermediate (hyperlinks, animation, org charts) proficiency with MS PowerPoint
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems 
   

Work Location: Aberdeen, South Dakota

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). 

Supporting Your Well-being  

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.  

Resources for You  

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers.  

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